Christopher L. Nolland

Professional Summary

Christopher L. Nolland is a Dallas-based attorney whose practice centers on alternative dispute resolution (ADR), including mediation, arbitration, and a specialized practice as "Settlement Counsel" in complex, high-stakes business litigation. While his work spans a variety of commercial disputes, his experience includes intellectual property and patent matters. He has developed a national reputation for his work as a neutral mediator and for pioneering the role of non-neutral Settlement Counsel, where he is engaged specifically to lead settlement negotiations in parallel with ongoing litigation.

Mr. Nolland's tracked patent litigation experience consists of one case where he represented the plaintiff. He served as Of Counsel for Multimedia Technologies Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based patent holder, in an infringement suit against LG Electronics concerning smart TV technology. This focus aligns with his description of his Settlement Counsel practice, where he acts as a non-neutral advocate for one party. His primary professional focus, however, is as a neutral mediator and arbitrator in over 3,400 cases.

The single tracked case, Multimedia Technologies Pte Ltd v. LG Electronics Inc. in the Eastern District of Texas, resulted in a May 2025 jury verdict of non-infringement and invalidity, clearing LG of all claims. There is no indication from available records that Mr. Nolland has an active practice before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).

Mr. Nolland operates The Nolland Law Firm. He previously was a partner at a national business litigation firm, practicing in New York City and Dallas. He is admitted to practice in Texas and New York and received his J.D. from Albany Law School.